Parent Communication
April 2024
April 20th is A Parade for Pop! Join the City of Vineland for a Superbowl Victory Recognition parade for Vineland native Isiah Pacheco. Procession starts at 11:00 AM in a double decker bus will begin at 4th and Landis, and proceed east to a rally at City Hall. To view the flier click here.
April 19th is Bubble Day!
Students may wear their Bubble Day shirt or a red shirt.
To view the flier click here.
On April 19th there is a Legal Attendance Day for PM Staff In-Service. Students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM.
Around the World in A Day - Please join us on April 18th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, for a night filled with cultural flavors, traditions and entertainment.
To view the flier click here.
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night - D’Ippolito Elementary PTO is hosting a fundraiser at Chick-fil-A Landis Avenue on April 15th to raise funds for field trips and other activities for their students!
Chick-fil-A Landis Ave. • 1211 W. Landis Ave • (856)-692-0009 from 4 - 8 PM.
Mention that you are here for the Spirit Night when placing your order with a Team Member!
When placing a mobile order using your Chick-fil-A App, enter the code Dippy when prompted by the Spirit Night pop-up.
To view the flier click here.
D’Ippolito School’s Spring Class Photos
are scheduled for April 15th & April 16th.
Students may dress out of uniform, in school appropriate attire on their scheduled photo day
(ripped clothing and crop tops are not permitted).
Order forms will be send home AFTER the photos have been taken. If you wish to purchase photos you may do so at that time.
There are NO make-ups.
On April 15th the following classes with have their photos taken:
D-1, D-2, C-4. C-6, C-9. C-5. C-1, C-13, C-12, A-15, A-11, A-6, A-1, A-2, A-4, A-13, 5th Grade Class & String Ensemble
On April 16th the following classes with have their photos taken:
C-7, D-3, C-8, C-10, A-7, C-2, C-14, C-11, A-14, A-12, B-1, A-9, A-3, A-5, A-8 & Clubs
BRAVO Dress Down Day - The BRAVO character trait for April is cooperation.
On April 12th students may dress up as their favorite super hero.
Students are not permitted to wear ripped/torn clothing or crop tops.
No toy weapons and/or masks are allowed.
To view the flier click here.
Huffman Farms Spring Fundraiser - Each $10 coupon equals $10 credit at the farm. You can use your coupons to purchase anything that is sold at the farm.
If the full coupon is NOT spent,
the purchaser will not receive cash back. DATES: April 8th - May 9th.
LOCATION:296 S. Blue Bell Road - Vineland, NJ 08360
HOURS: Tuesday - Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM.
To view the flier click here.
Yearbook Sales - Yearbooks are for sale for $15.00 each. If you wish to purchase a yearbook please complete the order form. Orders are due by May 6th. The order form can be found here.
Yearbook Ads - If you would like to place an ad in the yearbook please follow the instructions on the flier.
Click here. Ads are due by April 30th.
To view the April Calendar click here.
April 2024 Menus:
March 2024
On Thursday, March 28th students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM for the start of Spring Break. School will be CLOSED from Friday, March 28th - Friday, April 5th. School resumes on Monday, April 8th. To view the flier click here.
On Thursday, March 28th students may dress down in spring colors or flowers to celebrate the start of Spring Break! To view the flier click here.
On Tuesday, March 26th & on Wednesday, March 27th students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM for Parent Teacher Conferences. To view the flier click here.
The Bravo Character Trait for March is honesty. On Friday, March 22nd students may dress as their favorite Disney character. To view the flier click here.
This meeting has been cancelled. Our next PTO Meeting is on March 21st at 4:15 PM in the Library. To view the flier click here.
Our Scholastic Book Fair is Thursday, March 21st - Thursday, March 28th. Students will shop during their scheduled Library period. The book fair will also be open during parent teacher conference on Tuesday, March 26th (2:30 - 3:45 PM) & on Wednesday, March 27th (6 - 7 PM).
March is Youth Art Month! The Vineland Public Schools District Art show is on Monday, March 18th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at the Landis Administration Building. To view the flier click here.
On Friday, March 15th students may wear green, gold or rainbows to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day! To view the flier click here.
On Tuesday, March 9th join us for Spaced Out Science Night from 6 to 7:30 PM. This FREE event is sponsored by the VEA. To view the flier click here.
Join us for our Literacy Night "Succeeding through Reading" on Wednesday, March 6th from 6 to 7 PM. This FREE event is sponsored by the VEA. Enjoy a fun night of story times and sensory crafts. Light refreshments will be served. We will also be joined by local author, Rachelle Molyneaux! To view the flier click here.
Read Across America Week: Monday, March 4th - Friday, March 8th
We are looking for volunteers to read to our students. To RSVP please return this form.
Students may dress down on the following days:
Monday, March 4th: See Yourself in Books - dress to represent your town or school
Tuesday, March 5th: Read the Rainbow - students in each grade wear a different color. K = Red / 1st = Orange / 2nd = Yellow /
3rd = Green / 4th = Blue & 5th = Purple.
Wednesday, March 6th: Cozy Books - wear pajamas (no slippers)
Thursday, March 7th: Silly Stories - wear mismatched outfits.
Friday, March 8th: Hats Off to Reading - wear a hat or dress like a book character.
The D'Ippolito Safety Patrol is hosting a collection drive for the Vineland Soup Kitchen. TRAVEL SIZED (only) items will be collected each morning from Friday, March 1st to Tuesday, March 12th. To view the flier click here.
The D'Ippolito Safety Patrol is holding a Pretzel Sale is Friday March 1st. Regular Pretzels are $1 each / Cinnamon Sugar are $2 each. Pretzels will be available on a first-come first-served basis after breakfast. To view the flier click here.
To view the March Calendar click here.
March 2024 Menus:
February 2024
The BRAVO character trait for February is perseverance.
On February 23rd students can dress up as an occupation they would like to be when they grow up.
Please note: students are not permitted to wear masks, crop tops or ripped/torn clothing. Toy weapons are not allowed.
To view the flier click here.
Join us for a fun night of Family Bingo on February 21st from 6 to 7 PM.
The event is $2.00 per family. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to Mrs. Anthony by February 16th.
To view the flier click here.
PTO Meeting on February 21st in the library at 5:15 PM. To view the flier click here.
February 19th - Schools are CLOSED for Presidents' Day. To view the flier click here.
Bubble Day Shirt Orders are due on February 13th. To view the order form click here.
Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 12th - 16th
Random Acts of Kindness Week was set up in 1995 by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, as a way to celebrate the small things we do that can really make a difference.
This week students may dress down on the following dates:
2/12: Share Your Care - wear your favorite care bear or emoji
2/13: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff - wear workout clothes
2/14: Have a Heart for Others - wear red or hearts
2/15: Represent Kindness - wear a shirt with a positive message
2/16: Kindness is Golden - wear yellow/gold or your BRAVO shirt
No act of kindness is ever wasted.
To view the flier click here.
February 9th is Super Bowl Dress Down Day! Students may dress as the football team they want to win the BIG game on Sunday!
If you're not a football fan, you may represent your favorite sport team.
To view the flier click here.
February 2nd is Hat Day: Students who receive a Dance Fit donation at
by 2/5/24 can wear a fun hat on 2/6/24!
To view the flier click here.
NEW DATE (due to the snow day):
February 1st is the 90th Day of School! Students may come to dressed in 90's attire! To view the flier click here.
To view the February Calendar click here.
February 2024 Menus:
January 2024
D'Ippoito Dance Fit Fundraiser: This is a donation-based fundraiser, meaning
families will be getting donations online for the number of dance minutes their student(s) will complete at the D'Ippolito Dance Fit Fundraiser.
Students who raise funds will enjoy 30-35 mintues
of dancing at the D'Ippolito Dance Fit Party on Friday, February 9th (during school).
Families can sign up and enter donations online at:
mybooster.com
Registration: Open Now
Kickoff Date: 1/30/24
End Date: 2/8/24
Party: 2/9/24 (during school hours)
On January 26th students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM for staff workshops. To view the flier click here.
NEW DATE! On Tuesday, January 23rd we are hosting a parent "Let It Go" Mindfulness University season from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Take the stress out of homework and life!
Learn fun ways to destress and become more mindful.
There will be different fun stations with a winter theme to learn these helpful strategies.
A Light meal and refreshments will be served.
Take a chance on our mindfulness basket! To view the form click here.
PTO Meeting is January 17th at 4:45 PM in the Library. To view the flier click here.
School is CLOSED on January 15th for M.L. King's Birthday. To view the flier click here.
The BRAVO Character trait for January is Optimism. Your future is so bright so on Friday, January 12th students may wear neon or a bright color. To view the flier click here.
The PTO is hosting a Winter Snowflake Gram Fundraiser. You can purchase a gram for $1.00 each. The sale runs from January 3rd - 16th. Grams will be delivered on January 19th. To view the order form click here.
* UPDATED 1/11/24: January 2024 calendar click here.
January 2024 Menus:
December 2023
Schools will be CLOSED for Winter Break December 25th to January 1st. School resumes on January 2nd. To view the flier click here.
On December 22nd students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM for the start of Winter Break. To view the flier click here.
Please join us for D'Ippolito's Holiday Show: Jingle All the Way on December 20th in the cafeteria. Show times are as follows:
9:30 AM = Band and Strings
9:50 AM = 5th Grade
10:20 AM = 4th Grade
10:50 AM = Chorus
1:30 PM = Kindergarten
1:55 PM = 1st Grade
2:15 PM = 2nd Grade
2:35 PM = 3rd Grade
To view the flier click here.
Holiday Spirit week is December 18th - December 22nd! To view the flier click here.
Monday 12/18: Whoville Holiday - wear green or dress like your favorite Grinch character.
Tuesday 12/19: Winter Wear - wear your favorite holiday accessories.
Wednesday 12/20: Holiday Show! Wear red tops with black pants or a red dress
Thursday 12/21: Festive Day - wear holiday colors or a holiday themed shirt/sweater/vest or dress/skirt.
Friday 12/22: Pajama Jam! Students who donated PJs to the pajama drive may wear PJs to school. No slippers.
The BRAVO character trait for December is encouragement. On December 15th is dress like a rainbow! Students may dress in tie dye or wear a shirt with a positive message. To view the flier click here.
D'Ippolito is hosting a Pajama Drive !
We are collecting new pajamas for all ages. Students who donate pajamas by December 15th can wear pajamas on December 22nd!
For more information view the flier here.
You're invited to a family fun holiday show feature D'Ippolito staff members. It's A Christmas, Carol! will be held on December 12th from 6:00 t0 7:00 PM. Concessions will be available to purchase. Tickets are $5.00 per family. To view the flier click here.
The PTO is hosting a 5 Below Fundraiser (located at the Main Tree Shopping Center) December 10th through December 16th. D'Ippolito will receive 10% from all sales. Please present this flier while shopping.
On December 8th students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM for staff workshops. To view the flier click here.
Parent Teacher Conferences are on December 6th & 7th. Students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM on both days. To view the flier click here.
Join us for a PTO Meeting on December 5th at 4:45 PM in the library. To view the flier click here.
Doublegood Popcorn Fundraiser will run from December 4th to December 8th. 50% of proceeds benefit the PTO. To view our online store click here. To view the flier click here.
Scholastic Book Fair is December 1st - December 7th. Students will shop during their Library Special. The book fair will be open to parent during Parent Teacher Conference on December 6th & 7th. Those wishing to shop online can from November 29th - December 12th. The online shopping link is here. To view the flier click here.
The PTO will be selling Conference Shout outs! They are $1 each and will be delivered to classrooms on December 8th. Shout outs will available to purchase during Parent Teacher Conference on December 6th & 7th. To view the order form click here.
Winter wear reminder: To view the flier click here.
December Calendar - click here.
December menus:
November 2023
D'Ippolito is hosting a Pajama Drive !
We are collecting new pajamas for all ages. Students who donate pajamas by December 15th can wear pajamas on December 22nd!
For more information view the flier here.
All Vineland Public Schools are CLOSED on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving Break. School resumes on Monday, November 27th. To view the flier, click here.
On Wednesday, November 22nd schools will be dismissed at 1:55 PM for the start of Thanksgiving Break. To view the flier, click here.
On Wednesday, November 22nd, D'Ippolito students may dress in fall colors (yellow, orange, brown, green).
To view the flier, click here.
On Friday, November 17th students will be able to purchase pretzels after breakfast to bring home.
Regular Pretzels - $1.00
Cinnamon Sugar - $2.00.
Pretzels will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Thank you in advance for supporting D'Ippolito's Student Activity Fund.
To view the flier, click here.
· The BRAVO character trait for November is compassion/empathy. Friday, November 17th is twin, triplet or quadruplet day! Students may partner up with a friend or two and dress like each other.
To view the flier, click here.
· Come out with the family and make a variety of ornaments for the holiday season! Join us on Thursday, November 16th at D’Ippolito School from 6 pm - 7 pm. Cost is $1.00 per family. Please RSVP by Nov. 13th.
To view the flier, click here.
· On Tuesday, November 14th students may wear purple for Ruby Bridges Day. To view the flier, click here.
· On Monday, November 13th students may wear yellow for World Kindess Day! Yellow symbolizes happiness and gratitude. To view the flier, click here.
Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true. Be kind.
· All Vineland Public Schools will be closed on the following dates:
11/7 - Staff Workshops
11/8 - Veterans' Day
11/9 - NJEA Convention
11/10 - NJEA Convention
To view the flier, click here.
· Monday, November 6th is D'Ippolito Pride Dress Down Day! Students may dress in D'Ippolito school colors (blue & yellow), D'Ippolito logo shirts, BRAVO shirts or a shirt with a dragon.
To view the flier, click here.
· Join us for a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting on November 1st at 4:45 PM in the D’Ippolito Library. We look forward to seeing you there!
To view the flier, click here.
To view the November 2023 Calendar click here.
November Menus -
October 2023
Tuesday, October 31st is the last day for the Huffman Farms Fundraiser. The order form can be viewed here.
On Tuesday, October 31st students may dress in purple, orange or black to celebrate fall and Halloween. Students are not permitted to wear costumes and/or mask. Toy weapons are not permitted either. For more information click here.
Join us on WEDNESDAY, October 25th from 6-7 PM for D'Ippolito's SPOOKTACULAR Fun Night! Cost is $3.00 per family at the door. For more information click here.
The BRAVO character trait for October is respect/good manners. On Friday, October 20th students may dress representing their favorite sports team. "Be a team player, encourage and respect each other." For more information click here.
On Friday, October 20th students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM for staff workshops. For more information click here.
Wednesday, October 18th is World Unity Day! Students may wear orange to stand against bullying! For more information click here.
D'Ippolito's Individual student photos are October 12th & 13th. The photo schedule can be found here.
Attention 4th & 5th Graders: The Drama Club is hosting an interest night on Tuesday, October 10th at 6:30 PM. For more information click here.
Schools will be closed on Monday, October 9th in observance of Columbus Day. For more information click here.
Friday, October 6th is the last day to turn in your Miss. Chocolate fundraising packets. Thank you for supporting our school.
On Friday, October 6th students will be able to purchase pretzels after breakfast to bring home.
Regular Pretzels - $1.00 /
Cinnamon Sugar - $2.00.
Pretzels will be available on a first-come first-served basis.
Thank you in advance for supporting our yearbook!
Join us for Parent Resource Night on October 5th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be available. This event is sponsored by the Vineland Education Association. For more information click here.
PTO Meeting - October 5th at 4:30 PM in the library. Please join us! For more information click here.
Week of Respect - October 2nd - 6th. Students may dress out of uniform this week. The dress down days are:
Monday, October 2nd - Sock It To Bullying! Wear crazy or mismatched socks.
Tuesday, October 3rd - Stomp Out Bullying! Wear blue for say no to bullying.
Wednesday, October 4th - Respect Begins with Us! Wear a D'Ippolito or BRAVO shirt.
Thursday, October 5th - Being a Friend is No Sweat! Wear sweatpants or sweatshirts or both.
Friday, October 6th - Give Peace a Chance! Wear clothing with peace signs, words or tie dye.
For more information click here.
It's Socktober! October 1st - October 27th we will be collecting new socks for the homeless. Socks can be for men women and children. Thank you for your generosity! For more information click here.
Smencils are being sold each Friday during student lunches. They are $1.00 each. For more information click here.
To view the October 2023 Calendar click here.
October Menus -
September 2023
The BRAVO character trait for September is responsibility. On Friday, September 22nd students may dress up like a cowboy or girl. To view the flier click here.
Huffman Farms Fall Fundraiser - coupons are valid September 20, 2023 to October 31, 2023. Each $10 coupon equals $10 credit at the farm. You can use your coupons to purchase anything that is sold at the farm. (Fall décor, pumpkins, mums & more)
If the full coupon is NOT spent, the purchaser will not receive cash back.
LOCATION: 296 S. Blue Bell Road - Vineland, NJ 08360
HOURS: Tuesday - Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. To view the order form click here.
The Miss Chocolate Fundraiser is coming soon! The sale will begin on Tuesday, September 19th and end on Friday, October 6th. Expected delivery is October 26th. Keep an eye out for the fundraising packets coming home mid-September. Thank you for supporting our school! To view the flier click here.
Attention 5th Graders: if you are interested in become a Safety Patrol Member please complete the application and essay by September 18th. To view the packet please click here.
Starting Friday, September 15th, Smencils will be sold for $1.00 each during student lunches. To view the flier click here.
Join us for Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 12th at 6:00 PM. To view the flier click here.
D'Ippolito Shirt Order Form - Please complete the order form and return to the school with your payment. Orders are due by Wednesday, September 13th. Shirts should be delivered by mid October. The order form can be found here.
To view the September 2023 Calendar click here.
September Menus -
Sodexo Food Service has launched a new mobile app called "SoHappy" to communicate menus and nutritional information to parents. The app will display menu options and nutritional information in both English and Spanish. For more information, see the flyer below.
SPECIAL AREAS NEWSLETTERS
Please check out the grade level Newsletter to see what your child will be learning in Specials this year.
2023-2024 Student Handbook - to view the student handbook click here.
Car Riders: If your child will be a car rider for the 2023-2024 school year please complete the Car Rider Application by clicking here.
2023-24 Welcome Letter - please click here.
Free and Reduced Lunches for the 2023-2024 School Year
Welcome back to a new school year! All students will be at a paid status for the 2023-2024 School year. To be eligible for Free or Reduced price school meals, an application must be submitted to the Food Service Department. Eligibility for Free or Reduced status qualifies your student for additional benefits and discounted services.
Please be advised that any students who qualified for Free and Reduced meals in the 2022-2023 School Year will be changed to Paid status as of October 21, 2023. If you have recently submitted a new application, it may take up to 3 school days to process.
Vineland Public School offers several options to apply for Free and Reduced meals. Please go to the district website at www.Vineland.org under Departments and Food Service. Vineland Public School does offer online application by visiting www.PayPams.com/onlineapp
Supply Lists for 2023-2024
Fifth Grade - click here
Fourth Grade - click here
Third Grade - click here
Second Grade - click here
First Grade - click here
Kindergarten - click here
Summer Chromebook Care Information - click here.